Hello everyone. I am a long-time lurker of this site and have gleaned a lot of useful information from all of you along the way during my many varied projects. This time I have a specific dilemma that I need your help with.
I recently became the owner of second-hand epoxy resin countertops, like the kind that they use in commercial laboratories. They are solid resin, weigh about 15 pounds per square foot. The countertops are supposed to be impervious to chemicals and heat, and are durable. I am planning to install them during my kitchen remodel. I was able to cut them to size using a diamond blade in a circular saw, sawing about 1/4 inch each time.
Here's my question. During the removal and shipping to my house, the countertops sustained some scratches. I have experimented with different types of sandpaper, machine/by hand, etc. On test pieces, i can get the scratches out, but it leaves the finish duller than the area around it. Has anyone used this type of material before? Any hints on how I can finish it so that the shine is consistent? I have tried traditional sandpaper and automotive sandpaper, which works better but still dulls the finish. Would coating it with another type of paint, etc be more appropriate? I'm not opposed to painting it, but before I incur the cost and time, I wanted to check in with all of you first.
They are great, solid countertops that fit with the overall design of the kitchen, so I am anxious to make them work.
Thanks for any input or design ideas!
I recently became the owner of second-hand epoxy resin countertops, like the kind that they use in commercial laboratories. They are solid resin, weigh about 15 pounds per square foot. The countertops are supposed to be impervious to chemicals and heat, and are durable. I am planning to install them during my kitchen remodel. I was able to cut them to size using a diamond blade in a circular saw, sawing about 1/4 inch each time.
Here's my question. During the removal and shipping to my house, the countertops sustained some scratches. I have experimented with different types of sandpaper, machine/by hand, etc. On test pieces, i can get the scratches out, but it leaves the finish duller than the area around it. Has anyone used this type of material before? Any hints on how I can finish it so that the shine is consistent? I have tried traditional sandpaper and automotive sandpaper, which works better but still dulls the finish. Would coating it with another type of paint, etc be more appropriate? I'm not opposed to painting it, but before I incur the cost and time, I wanted to check in with all of you first.
They are great, solid countertops that fit with the overall design of the kitchen, so I am anxious to make them work.
Thanks for any input or design ideas!